Chesapeake Public Schools is committed to the safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors. We work closely with national, state, and local safety officials to ensure that our facilities are prepared to handle an emergency. In the event of school closures due to weather or other emergencies, or if school operating hours change, parents and staff will be notified via our Parent Alert System (PAS) and transcripts of those messages will be available here. In addition to the PAS message, updated information will be shared on our Emergency Information webpage.
When schools are delayed due to inclement weather, the following programs will be impacted by the adjusted schedule:
TWO HOUR DELAY: ALL SCHOOLS |
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| School Meals | Breakfast will be served Lunch will be served |
| Chesapeake Career Center | Morning Session = CANCELED Afternoon Session = Operates on regular schedule |
| Kindergarten | AM Kindergarten = CANCELED PM Kindergarten = One-hour delay |
| Full Day Kindergarten & Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) | Two Hour Delay |
| Special Education Preschool | AM = CANCELED PM = One-hour delay |
| The Governor’s School for the Arts | Operates on regular schedule |
| SECEP (TRAEP & Re-ED) | Two Hour Delay |
| Adult Education Program | Morning Session = CANCELED Evening Session = Operates on regular schedule |
| ISAEP | Morning Session = CANCELED Afternoon Session = Operates on regular schedule |
| Pearson-Vue Testing Center | Two Hour Delay |
All after-school childcare programs housed in our buildings, such as the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club, will close early when schools close early.
NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL: Non-essential employees should not arrive any earlier or later than the delay that is specified. (example: A teacher assistant who is scheduled to clock into Kronos at 7:00 AM should report to work and clock in at 9:00 AM during a two-hour delay).
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL: Report to schools and facilities at their regularly scheduled time.
Early Closings
- Parents will be informed via the Parent Alert System (PAS).
- Closing information will be posted on our website, Chesapeake TV, CPS Bulletin Board, and our district Social Media handles (Twitter & Facebook).
- Local media outlets will be notified.
- The Office of Student Activities will inform principals via email whether after-school activities will be canceled.
- After-school childcare programs housed in our building, such as the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club, will be close early when school close early.
When schools are closed due to inclement weather, the following closing codes will be used:
EMERGENCY CLOSING CODES |
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CODE 0 |
Schools and offices are closed. No one reports to work. |
CODE 1 |
Schools and offices are closed. Learning continues remotely. Essential personnel complete building checks. |
CODE 2 |
Schools are closed. Offices are open. Learning continues remotely. Twelve-month personnel report to work. |
NOTE: Please monitor the following media/resources for accurate and timely information on changes in the published schedule:
Chesapeake Television (Cox 48 / Verizon 43) – Operated by City of Chesapeake
www.cpschools.com – Operated by Chesapeake Public Schools
Parent Alert System (PAS) – Operated by Chesapeake Public Schools
Facebook– Chesapeake Public Schools Official Account
Twitter– Chesapeake Public Schools Official Account